1800: Starter motor will not turn

[hertugweile]

Originally Posted by VolvoRoyS

Exactly how did you connect it up to test it? It might be just the solenoid on the old starter that is faulty, so if you connected 12v to the usual terminal, activated the solenoid and earthed the casing it wouldn't work if the solenoid was no good. Or did you connect 12v by bypassing the solenoid and earthing the case?

If it's just the solenoid then don't scrap the starter motor.

Roy

I tested it, according to this YouTube-video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-Rz...l=TutoBuildEng - I did not get the starter motor or the solenoid to engage. I then did exactly the same test on the new starter with the results, seen in the video.

The new starter motor is a bit smaller, but turns the engine completely effortlessly and was relatively cheap (130$)

[Derek UK]

If your new starter was one of the later Permag types, did you have to alter/change/adapt the bolts? Don't hit Permag starters with a hammer. The field cores are bonded to the case, not bolted, and can come loose.

[hertugweile]

Originally Posted by Derek UK

If your new starter was one of the later Permag types, did you have to alter/change/adapt the bolts? Don't hit Permag starters with a hammer. The field cores are bonded to the case, not bolted, and can come loose.

Yes, it's one of the newer and the reseller sent me two additional bolts with it, which were a bit different in size. No nuts were needed, as the starter motor holes were threaded. It was surprisingly easy to mount - 5 minutes and done.

Regarding the hammer trick, thanks for the advice.

[VolvoRoyS]

Originally Posted by hertugweile

I tested it, according to this YouTube-video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-Rz...l=TutoBuildEng

Interesting video; anyone with starter problems should watch it.

Roy